2009 Q4 Contest

Groom Getting Ready

Judges Comments

There’s a calm, honest serenity to this picture of what appears to be some father/son time together before the ceremony. The expressions and light speak volumes.

A very tender and touching moment between (presumably) father and son. The reaching around from behind, the expression on the younger man’s face and the beautiful light all work together to make this an outstanding image.

Judges Comments

Very nice light on the grooms face and love the juxtaposition of the three gentleman helping and the one gazing out the window in the background. Could use just a little more detail in the blacks but it is nice that the faces are opened up enough to still carry detail.

What a great shot of the groom being attended to -- I was drawn in by this picture immediately. The light that illuminates the groom, the seriousness of the tone all in concert with the layering of the picture is wonderful.

Judges Comments

Great moment that captures the spontaneity of getting ready. There is good detail in the shadow right side of the image and good detail in the highlight left side of the image. The composition is very nice bought together by the touch of brown on the left side matching the colors on the right.

Judges Comments

Judges Comments

The enigmatic expression on this groom’s face is what makes this photograph interesting. He makes a final adjustment to his tie as he looks at himself – the expression could be confidence, resolution….The overall darkness of the image and negative space lends some mystery.

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